Flight Hours Services Repair Manager

PDS Defense, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks a Flight Hours Services Repair Manager to lead supplier performance for critical FHS operations.

You will be the primary liaison with the operations desk to ensure repairs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Candidates should have a BS in engineering or related field, 6+ years in aviation or supply chain, and experience negotiating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Aerospace, or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in aviation or supply chain.
• Experience in supply chain and supplier operational management.
• Willingness to travel up to 5 times per year.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and results orientation.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written); French or Spanish a plus.
• Experience with SAP and Google environment (Gmail, Gslide, Gsheet).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Flight Hours Services (FHS) suppliers to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Validate quotations and align with procurement guidelines.
• Manage supplier performance, issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ramp up activity and improve processes.
• Mentor subcontractors and ensure data accuracy in systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in Engineering / Purchasing / Supply Chain / Aerospace or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

CMM knowledge

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Flight Hours Services Repair Manager Miami, FL Posted: 7/20/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219078

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Hours Services Repair Manager, in Miami, FL. Job ID#219078

Job Description:

You will be the main point of contact for the operations desk to manage Flight Hours Services (FHS) customers' critical situations, involving Repair Suppliers. Repair manager shall ensure Suppliers are delivering in time, cost and quality. Address non performance, visit Supplier, develop good relationships and challenge Supplier's organization when not delivering. Steer activity ramp-up and coordinate with other entities.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

COST: 25%

Challenges & validates commercial quotations in line with procurement guidelines (flat rate, PBH, Time & material).

Contributes to achieving global FHS Repair cost target

LEAD TIME: 25%

The Repair manager shall ensure the Supplier is delivering / repairing parts in due time according to its contractual obligations.

Identify issues root causes and initiate and follow up of corrective actions, including at supplier's facilities.

QUALITY: 25%

The Repair manager shall organize operational regular meetings with repair shops to address open issues, repair status and data reconciliation.

Ensure the Supplier is respecting technical standards (SB, upgrades, …), work scope (minor, major repair, …) and certification (EASA, FAA, CAAS, …).

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 15%

The Repair Manager contributes to the continuous improvement and problem solving within Repair Operations

Works closely with the method and tool team and guarantee the quality of the data in the system

Provides precise information on the parts status and statistics of operational events to stakeholders

Monitors and mentors the subcontractors supporting our daily administrative tasks

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned: 10%

Your boarding pass:

BS degree Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Aerospace or equivalent, required

Masters degree, preferred

6+ years of experience in the aviation or supply chain industry

Experience in Supply chain and Supplier operational management

5% in the frame of the activity, the repair manager can travel to visit Suppliers (3 to 5 time a year)

Supply Chain domain, negotiation, good relationship, results oriented

Ability to work with short deadlines and in a fast changing environment

Team spirit, leadership, good communication skills

Technical background to challenge quotations - use the CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)

Negotiation skills

Maintenance Part 145 knowledge, preferred

English Spoken, Written, Influencing; required

French or Spanish Spoken Written, Influencing will be a plus

Experience with Google environment (Gmail, Gslide, Gsheet)

SAP experience

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled